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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707.78, 1,063.71 and 658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707.78, 1,063.71 and 658.56 is: 989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707.78 : 1,063.71 = 658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707.78/1,063.71 = 658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707.78x = 1,063.71 × 658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707.78x = 700,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,516.86/707.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.75

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